Explosions Shake Riyadh As Houthi Missile Attacks Target Saudi Capital
· World · Hindustan Times, New York Times, France 24
Multiple explosions rattled Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Thursday, prompting diplomats to shelter in embassies and international schools to implement emergency safety protocols. The blasts followed claims by Yemen's Houthi group that they launched a ballistic missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport, though the claim could not be independently verified. International schools relocated children to basements, and companies in the King Abdullah Financial District began evacuating staff amid escalating security concerns. The latest incidents follow a series of strikes earlier in the week, including reported attacks on an Aramco refinery and Abha International Airport. Saudi aviation authorities reported that recent airport strikes have resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries, including casualties at King Khalid International Airport.
Why it matters
The ongoing aerial attacks on Saudi infrastructure threaten regional stability, disrupt commercial aviation hubs, and pose direct security risks to foreign nationals and diplomats residing in Riyadh.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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